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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.29, 362.18 and 187.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.29, 362.18 and 187.77 is: 281.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.29 : 362.18 = 187.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.29/362.18 = 187.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.29x = 362.18 × 187.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.29x = 68,005.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,005.60/241.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.84

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